Kuku Paka

Kuku Paka

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Finely grate 3 garlic cloves into a large bowl with a Microplane. Cut 1 lemon in half and squeeze juice through your hand or a fine-mesh sieve into bowl;

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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Blender
  • Food processor
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Can opener
  • Aluminum foil
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 lemons, divided
  • 2½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
  • ¼ tsp. Kashmiri chile powder
  • 2–3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 8 large)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 plum tomato
  • 1–2 green Thai chiles
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, plus more for serving
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp. ground cumin
  • ⅛ tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 13.5-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Basmati rice and/or crusty bread (for serving)

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